https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-figure-out-gaps-in-wardrobe Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 14:49:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-figure-out-gaps-in-wardrobe#post-223723 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:23:51 +0000 Angie 223723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ahhh. I was worried about those orphaned skirts. We want to see them!</p> <p>Let me know once you've read the wardrobe capsuling post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-figure-out-gaps-in-wardrobe#post-223501 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 05:52:38 +0000 catgirl 223501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, Alaska could certainly use a visit from a professional stylist of your caliber! :)</p> <p>So, I do not have tops to go with the skirts. I will have to post pictures so you can see them. Since I'm picky about tops, I tend to be more adventurous in skirts and then just pair them with a boring shirt. I just sorted out another two bags of items to consign (time to admit that I am more than twice "Forever 21"...).</p> <p>I will go read that post now.</p> <p>As far as the look I aspire to, there are really two. One for work - professional and put-together but not BORING. I'm really drawn to the j crew work line, though it's all too tall and small-busted for me.</p> <p>For the rest of life, I'd say I'm urban eclectic. I like certain vintage looks, creative combinations and edginess. I like (though I don't often buy) anthropologie, sometimes modcloth, some of j crew's funky new styles. I am most definitely not girly and tend to be drawn to rocker glam/boho looks. Two fashion bloggers I follow are Audi of Fashion for Nerds and Kelly of the Glamourai - very different in style, but both great at mixing up elements in a creative way. Add into that the practicality of living in a true winter climate, and you have my mess of a wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-figure-out-gaps-in-wardrobe#post-223482 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 04:20:05 +0000 Angie 223482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm there! </p> <p>First question: Do you have tops to go with all your remaining funky skirts?</p> <p>Second question: Have you read this post?</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2009/06/25/wardrobe-capsules-for-your-lifestyle/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2009/06/.....lifestyle/</a></p> <p>Third question: What type of look do you aspire to? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-figure-out-gaps-in-wardrobe#post-223479 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 04:09:41 +0000 Goldie 223479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I started out this summer in the "all holes" category as well, and I think I did reasonably well by keeping a running list of what I wanted as I was wishing I had it putting together outfits -- for example, I kept being frustrated with my black sandals and wanting something neutral but more fun, so I put "metallic sandals" on my list, searched for them, and when I got a pair of copper sandals, they got great use. </p> <p>The harder part for me was identifying whole categories of things that I didn't have (like dresses), since I wasn't as sure what I wanted. In those cases, I just bought cheap pieces to try things out (silhouette, etc) to try out, and I now have a better sense of what I like and what looks good on me. </p> <p>Overall, though, it was just being introspective about what I was wanting and what I was wearing, and what the commonalities were. For example, I have always been drawn to red, red, red, so I just kind of assumed that I would always want everything in red if it was available. Looking at what I was being drawn to, though, I realized that I'm more interested in greens, blues, and purples right now. If I hadn't taken the time to think about that, I probably would have just gone for what I went for in the past. </p> <p>Now it's fall, and I'm going through the whole process all over again! I feel your pain! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-figure-out-gaps-in-wardrobe#post-223466 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 03:18:38 +0000 Kyle 223466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would also start thinking about an expanded color palette. What colors are best for you? Pastels? Jewel tones? A basic palette to complement the black and grey might be very helpful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-figure-out-gaps-in-wardrobe#post-223454 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 02:49:14 +0000 Lisa 223454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Taylor, I bet a few photos and you will be off in the right direction. I suspect you just need some tweaking of the wardrobe and fresh opinions. Have no fear, we are all here to help you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-figure-out-gaps-in-wardrobe#post-223430 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 02:00:56 +0000 taylor 223430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>great advice here, so I have nothing further to add...I would love to see your posts. I bet your wardrobe is better than you think:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-figure-out-gaps-in-wardrobe#post-223383 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:12:10 +0000 MNsara 223383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm certainly no expert in wardrobe gaps (in fact, spontaneous purchases often create more gaps that now need to be filled. . . ), but I like what someone here said once about taking note that when you try to put together an outfit, you find yourself wishing you had a _______________ (fill in the blank). </p> <p>If you make a note of that wish, you might see the same item coming up. Then you definitely have a gap.</p> <p>Another different approach might be to pick an item you have and love but never wear. What do you need to make it actually wearable - a longer red top or a cream silk blouse with lazy ruffles or a great fall scarf, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-figure-out-gaps-in-wardrobe#post-223238 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 20:04:35 +0000 Carole 223238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definetly post some pictures, it helps so much to have a visual! Sounds like you have a great assortment of options. I am finding that a great scarf for the season and a great handbag in a great color give me and my old boring clothes a big bang for the buck. It can get you started anyway.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-figure-out-gaps-in-wardrobe#post-223237 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 20:03:30 +0000 catgirl 223237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zapotee, right now I feel like everything in my closet is an orphan! Sigh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-figure-out-gaps-in-wardrobe#post-223234 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 19:54:00 +0000 Anonymous 223234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Alaska,<br /> This post summarizes my situation so well. I'll be watching with interest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-figure-out-gaps-in-wardrobe#post-223177 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:29:39 +0000 Marley 223177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a visual person - I really have a hard time imagining outfits in my head , so I'm not going to be much help. How about you either try the pot or the book suggestion with your camera - or, go get yourself a tripod (I got one at Best Buy that was on clearance) - and show me your outfits Alaska Girl! I can't wait! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-figure-out-gaps-in-wardrobe#post-223172 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:18:05 +0000 Queen Mum 223172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>alaska girl... try a large pot turned over on your kitchen counter. that should give you a good height for a picture. books are also great stable "risers"<br /> I figured the issue with the skirts and tops was patterns, but I'm assuming your pants aren't patterned, so you should have some outfits there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-figure-out-gaps-in-wardrobe#post-223164 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:05:21 +0000 catgirl 223164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>QM, I tried this morning using a cereal box on my kitchen counter to prop the camera. Not a great success. I think I'm going to have to invest in a tripod and invent a backdrop. The skirt/top issue is patterns... no easy-to-mix situations (although I do like pattern mixing if I can manage it). </p> <p>Pictures by this weekend! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-figure-out-gaps-in-wardrobe#post-223163 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:03:16 +0000 Sarah 223163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree! Posting photos does so much more for me than just posting for comments here on YLF. I am much better equipped to face my closet than I otherwise would be. I take photos of outfits and look at them objectively before I keep, toss, or buy more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-figure-out-gaps-in-wardrobe#post-223158 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 17:53:24 +0000 Queen Mum 223158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>you say that your tops don't go with your skirts, but do they work with your pants?<br /> I'm also betting that pulled together in the right way you have more outfits in your closet than you realize. sounds like you need to start snapping some pictures to post </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-figure-out-gaps-in-wardrobe#post-223127 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:40:46 +0000 chewyspaghetti 223127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like you need tops to pull your outfits together. I would go through your tops again and see if some of them can work with what you have already. It sounds like you have a good basic foundation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-figure-out-gaps-in-wardrobe#post-223120 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:32:38 +0000 catgirl 223120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, being totally inspired by you ladies, I have been going through my closet item by item to purge repeats, unnecessary, worn-out or unused items. Now I'm left with a random assortment of stuff that doesn't really make sense or bores me to death. If left to my own devices I would wear some version of this uniform:</p> <p>1) black or grey<br /> 2) trousers or skirt with<br /> 3) the same black dressy t-shirt and<br /> 4) cardi or blazer</p> <p>I don't even know where to begin making a list of what's needed to pull it together. The only thing I knew I needed was more work shell/blouses and I've found three to fit that bill. </p> <p>Specifically I know I have:</p> <p>Lots of boring black work blazer/jackets in different styles;<br /> Enough work trousers (could use a navy but have grey, black and tan);<br /> Tons of funky skirts - these are the easiest thing for me to buy, as I can eyeball fit and know my style;<br /> A mishmash of tops that don't necessarily go with my skirts, mostly bought because they fit and I'm picky about fit with tops;<br /> A good collection of cardis, mostly black and grey. Again, boooooring.</p> <p>I also have a good boot and bag collection, and reasonable jewelry, though belting is a weak area. My concern is really work clothes, since I'm either at work, at home in comfy clothes or outside in "gear". I feel there is a huge lack of coherence with color and outfit-making ability. It's the typical "my closet is (still) full but I have nothing to wear!" dilemma. I don't know where to go from here!</p> <p>Maybe I need to fly Angie up from Seattle... </p>